Spicy Choc Chip Cookies
Turn up the heat on your baking game with these Spicy Choc Chip Cookies – a bold twist on a classic favorite! With the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, these cookies feature velvety semi-sweet chocolate chips paired with a flavorful kick of cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Optional chili flakes add an extra layer of heat for the adventurous palate! Soft, chewy, and irresistibly aromatic, these cookies come together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bake to golden perfection in under 12 minutes. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or a spicy weeknight indulgence, these cookies are a surefire way to wow your friends and family. They're the ultimate fusion of comfort and adventure, satisfying both your sweet tooth and your love for spice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.25 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chili flakes (if using) with a spatula, ensuring the chips and spices are evenly distributed.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy warm for a gooey treat or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5592 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 295.2 g | 378% | |
| Saturated Fat | 181.8 g | 909% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 889 mg | 296% | |
| Sodium | 1483 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 735.1 g | 267% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.1 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 479.5 g | ||
| Protein | 65.6 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 297 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 24.1 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 745 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
